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    German Sauerbraten

    Our family loves it when Mom prepares this wonderful old-world dish. The tender beef has a bold blend of mouthwatering...


    Cranberry Fruit Relish

    Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds....


    Noodle Rice Pilaf

    By adding a few fine egg noodles to a rice pilaf, you can have a deliciously different side dish. Terrific...


    Maple Teriyaki Salmon Fillets

    Maple syrup and apple juice provide the mildly sweet marinade for these salmon fillets. Whether they are broiled or grilled,...


    Coconut Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

    This cake tastes so old-fashioned, you might be tempted not to tell anyone it starts with a mix! A hint...


    Spinach Salad with Oranges

    The tangy dressing for this refreshing salad has the right sweet-tart balance to suit my taste—and others who try it...


    Bold Bean and Pork Chili

    This tempting chili is big on flavor and really very simple to prepare. Sometimes on a Sunday, I'll get a...


    Rock’n and Roast’n Chili

    I got the basics of this recipe from a friend at a Super Bowl party and tweaked it from there....

    Cowpoke Chili

    Many friends and relatives have requested my chili recipe, which I've been using for 25 years. It actually won first...


    California Pepper Chili

    In my opinion, this is the world's best chili! It features three meats in a peppery eye-opening broth. I've been...


    Contest-Winning Vegetarian Chili

    My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes—and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes...


    Meaty Mushroom Chili

    Since our two daughters did not like beans in their chili, I adapted a recipe to suit our whole family's...


    Pepperoni Pizza Chili

    We love this on a chilly day. A big bowl warms you right up, and the leftovers freeze well. I...


    Zippy Pork Chili

    In addition to eating this chili the traditional way (with a spoon!), my family likes to scoop bites onto tortilla...


    Lemon Dill Walleye

    "In our area, walleye is popular and abundant," reports Dawn Piasta of Dauphin, Manitoba. "In this light entree, the fish...


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    Crepes

    Using this simple crepe recipe, you can create "skinny pancakes" to fill with all your favorites like strawberry jam, Nutella...


    Quick Baked Apple

    "Baked apples are so simple to make...and this version has a yummy filling of chopped nuts, raisins and coconut," says...

    Cinnamon French Toast

    This cinnamon French toast recipe is not only incredibly tasty, it's incredibly easy to make, too.


    Strawberry Yogurt Smoothies

    Sun-ripened strawberries are all the fruit you'll want in this basic-but-tasty beverage from. If you use fresh berries, she suggests...


    Apricot Peach Smoothies

    The mellow mingling of peach, banana and apricot flavors makes this refreshing smoothie so soothing. A spark of tart lemon...


    Lemon-Herbed Turkey Breast

    "This is a family favorite that's also popular with company," notes Alicia Glovor of Sterling, Alaska. "The herbs tucked under...


    Turkey Tomato Soup

    Turkey and tomatoes are high on my list of favorite foods. My husband grows the best tomatoes ever and I...


    Seven-Grain Bread

    Flavorful and slightly chewy, this lovely loaf is the best thing to come out of her bread machine, attests Lise...

    Zesty Mixed Vegetables

    Colorful carrot coins, broccoli and zucchini star in this appealing side dish that's served warm. Simmered in Italian salad dressing,...


    Tuna Patties with Dill Sauce

    These tender golden tuna patties, draped with a creamy dill sauce, have a wonderful blend of flavors. Parsnips are the...


    Spicy Chicken and Peppers

    My husband didn't think he could eat chicken prepared any way but fried—until he was coaxed into trying this colorful...


    Lemon Chicken Tacos

    These tempting tacos are low in fat but full of zippy flavor. I often modify the recipe to our tastes...


    Apple-Leek Pork Chops

    "The sweet and savory combination of apples and leeks goes so well with these golden pork chops," says Elaine Williams...


    Pinto Beans with Kielbasa

    Sauced-up sausage, tomatoes, green pepper and onion accompany two kinds of beams in this warm main dish from Gloria Slater...